The New York Knicks (25-16) hit the court against the Phoenix Suns (24-17) as only 2-point favorites on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET on MSG, AZFamily, Suns+, and NBA TV.
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Listen to the game on ESPN New York
Knicks vs. Suns Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Knicks 116, Suns 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-140)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 230.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-2)
Recent Knicks vs. Suns Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Knicks | -1.5 | 228.5 | -120 | +100 | 112-107 PHO |
| 4/6/2025 | Knicks | -9.5 | 225.5 | -426 | +327 | 112-98 NY |
| 11/20/2024 | Knicks | -4.5 | 226.5 | -185 | +153 | 138-122 NY |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 20-21-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 2-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 17-14 against the spread.
- In New York's 41 games with a set total, 23 have hit the over (56.1%).
- The Knicks have entered the game as favorites 35 times this season and won 24, or 68.6%, of those games.
- New York has a record of 23-7, a 76.7% win rate, when it's favored by -140 or more by bookmakers this season.
Suns 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Phoenix has a 29-12-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 2 points or more, the Suns have a 12-8 record against the spread.
- Phoenix has hit the over in 17 of its 41 games with a set total (41.5%).
- The Suns have won 37.5% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (9-15).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +118 or longer, Phoenix has gone 6-12 (33.3%).
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Knicks vs. Suns Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Jalen Brunson: Questionable (Ankle)
Suns
Suns:
Jalen Green: Out (Hamstring),
Jamaree Bouyea: Out (Concussion Protocol),
Devin Booker: Questionable (Ankle)
Knicks vs. Suns Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: MSG, AZFamily, Suns+, and NBA TV
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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